Angle Academy
Mastering Geometric Reasoning through Calculation
Welcome to the Angle Academy, where precision meets logic. This Year 5 geometry game challenges students to move beyond simple measurement and into the realm of geometric reasoning. By applying known facts about angles, players must calculate unknown values in a variety of classic geometric scenarios.
🏛️ The Curriculum Challenge
In Year 5, students are expected to move from identifying types of angles to calculating them. Angle Academy provides targeted practice for the following National Curriculum targets:
- Identify angles at a point and one whole turn (total 360°).
- Identify angles at a point on a straight line and half a turn (total 180°).
- Identify other multiples of 90°.
- Calculate unknown angles in polygons using deductive reasoning.
How to Graduate
- Analyse the Diagram: Look at the visual representation. Is it a straight line? A full circle? Or vertically opposite?
- Apply the Rule: Use your key facts (e.g., Straight lines always equal 180°).
- Calculate: Subtract the known angle from the total to find the missing variable 'X'.
- Solve: Enter your answer and hit the "SOLVE" button to move to the next challenge.
Teacher & Parent Tips
Encourage students to verbalise their reasoning. Instead of just guessing, ask: "What do we know about that line?" or "If this part is 90 degrees, how much is left over?" Understanding the why is the key to mastering geometry.
Aligned with UK Key Stage 2 | Year 5 Geometry & Navigation
